In this piece of coursework I will be analysing how Arthur Miller creates an atmosphere of tension and hysteria in the "yellow bird scene". ... The main characters in the scene are John Proctor, Abigail Williams and Mary Warren; they all have very different characters and roles to play. ... Abigail Williams's role in the play was to cause trouble and to stir up rivalry between the people of Salem; she is on the side of the accusers. ... The characters start to use shorter sentences like when Abigail Williams says "Mr Danforth, he is lying" the shorter sentences add pace. ... The conflict ...

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